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C L Roman

Gaia Rising

Synopsis

If she loses, she dies, but winning will break her heart.
The murder of her brother thrusts Gaia, unprepared and unwilling, into the spotlight. Her proposed marriage to Atoli, the power hungry, arrogant prince of a rival clan, is the last thing Gaia wants. But as heir to the Black Throne, her duty is clear. The balance of power among the Simoi, an ancient race with god-like powers, must be maintained.
Atoli’s fascinating half-brother, Bardan, catches her eye, but a love triangle is the last thing Gaia needs. As the attacks on her family escalate, it becomes clear that someone doesn’t approve of her impending marriage to Atoli and they are willing to kill to prevent it.
Faced with a devastating new weapon, Gaia must elude cold-blooded assassins and unmask her secret enemies if she and her people are to survive. Far more than the fate of the Simoi hangs in the balance. Their destruction will destroy species, devastate entire galaxies, and may even unhinge the universe itself.
Gaia cannot afford to lose.
But someone is determined to ensure she does not win.
For fans of Game of Thrones and J.N. Chaney, this dynamic space opera elevates political intrigue to the galactic level. Embark on this breathtaking science fiction adventure with dazzling alien species across a magnificent galactic empire.

Author Biography

Cheri Roman writes fantasy and paranormal young adult. She currently has several series in the works, among them, Outcast Angels and The Witch of Forsythe High. Most days you can find her on her blog, The Brass Rag, or working on her next novel or short story. Cheri lives in the not-so-wilds of Northeast Florida with her husband and their pets, Jack E. Boy, the super Chihuahua, and Pye, the invisible cat.

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Book Excerpt

Gaia Rising

“Get a physician,” Gaia cried. Cradling Lukas’s head in her lap, she stared down at him. “Help is coming. Hold on, Lukas.”

“No time,” he gasped. “Poison.”

“Who did this, Lukas? Did you see?” Bardan knelt across from Gaia.

Lukas shook his head weakly. “No. I stepped out for some air. He was cloaked, waiting for me. I felt the dagger and grabbed for it, but...” Lukas gazed up at Gaia, sadness etched on his features. “I don’t think this will end well, little sister.”

“Shut up.” She forced a teasing smile through her tears. “It’s just a scratch. The physician will come, and you’ll be fine.”

“You will be a good queen,” he said. “But you are a terrible liar.”

“I don’t want to be queen.”

“I’m sorry, Gaia. So sorry.” His bioform dissolved, and the dark green of his astraform was almost completely hidden under jagged, gray bands. A few seconds later, even those dissipated, and he was gone.